UHS·Aiken, South Carolina
Perform radiological procedures and assist physicians with patient care and imaging duties. Manage daily operations of the Radiology department, including equipment preparation and image transmission to PACS.
Prepares room, equipment, contrast media and materials as needed for procedures. Maintains clean and stocked X-Ray procedure room on a daily basis. "Warms X-Ray equipment daily, and assures equipment is working properly. If equipment is not functioning properly, notifies appropriate person." Prepares patient for X-ray procedure – explains procedure, transfers patient to examination table, positions patient correctly, and assists patient at end of procedure. Sends images to PACS appropriately and verifies all are available for interpretation in a timely manner. Performs general clerical and transportation duties when needed to fulfill the workload of the department. Practices patient care according to ARMC policy. Assists Radiologists during procedures and takes films as requested Knowledgeable in proper sequence of scheduling exams for Radiology department. Considers age-related factors in obtaining images or performing diagnostic or therapeutic imaging studies. Applies knowledge of age related factors appropriately to patients ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics Regularly accepts additional work during period of low patient activity, and demonstrates a willingness to assist others within the department as requested. Maintains confidentiality and privacy of all data, records, forms, reports, and procedures and any other information regarding customer relations of Aiken Regional Medical Centers 100% of the time. Must know and implement radiation safety procedures when working with radiation producing equipment 100% of the time Responsible for knowing and maintaining the measurements described in the Universal Protocol policy. Responsible for ensuring that patient charges are given to the appropriate person to be entered into the EHR in a timely manner and that the charges are accurate. Assists the physician in the response to and management of all emergency situations. Operates the portable X-Ray and C-Arm machines to complete imaging in the inpatient and operating room settings. Attends all monthly staff meetings unless absent from work or excused by Radiology Supervisor. Obtain and correctly document verbal and telephone orders per facility policy (only applies to ARRT licensed staff). Rotates to other imaging departments as needed; participates in holiday and on-call rotation requirements. Benefit Highlights Tuition/Certification Reimbursement after 6 months Loan Forgiveness Program Challenging and rewarding work environment Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries! More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com Universal Health Services One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com
Education requirements: Successful completion of a radiological program or equivalent military training Work experience requirements: BLS (or obtained within 90 days of employment) Required licenses/ certifications/courses Current ARRT and South Carolina license or Temporary B license issued by SC Radiation Quality Standards Association. Required skills, knowledge and abilities: Current RT registration or registration eligible with successful completion within 90 days. EEO Statement All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. Avoid and Report Recruitment Scams At UHS and all our subsidiaries, our Human Resources departments and recruiters are here to help prospective candidates by matching skill set and experience with the best possible career path at UHS and our subsidiaries. During the recruitment process, no recruiter or employee will request financial or personal information (e.g., Social Security Number, credit card or bank information, etc.) from you via email. Our recruiters will not email you from a public webmail client like Hotmail, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, etc. If you suspect a fraudulent job posting or job-related email mentioning UHS or its subsidiaries, we encourage you to report such concerns to appropriate law enforcement. We encourage you to refer to legitimate UHS and UHS subsidiary career websites to verify job opportunities and not rely on unsolicited calls from recruiters.
Market context
In South Carolina, allied-health roles such as physical therapy are often competitive because employers look for state licensure, CAPTE-accredited training, and, in home health, related experience or a mentoring path for less experienced candidates. Benefits like sign-on bonuses, paid time off, medical plans, mileage reimbursement, and a 401(k) match can make similar openings stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and home-health experience before applying.